Never Really Gone

Those born on the first day of the first month are said to be cursed. Most are chosen to be powerful Admins, ones who will lead servers and inspire others. Every parent hopes this for their child.

But 20 are picked to become Watchers. Torn away from their families, hearts hardened to steel, trained and raised to destroy worlds and manipulate players... these are the cursed ones.

On the eve of his twelfth birthday, one boy lies awake, dreading the moment he learns what he will become, hoping he'll be safe...

But luck was never on Grian's side.